Search Daggett County Birth Records

Daggett County birth records are handled by the state Office of Vital Records and Statistics in Salt Lake City. No local vital records office exists in Daggett County. It is the least populated county in Utah, with fewer than 1,000 residents. The county seat is Manila. Residents who need a birth certificate must order through the state office online, by mail, or in person. This guide covers how to get Daggett County birth records, what ID you need, and the process for ordering birth certificate copies.

Where to Get Daggett County Birth Records

Daggett County has no local vital records office. All birth certificate requests go through the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics. The state vital records office is at 288 North 1460 West in Salt Lake City, UT 84114. Call (801) 538-6105 for details. The state vital records portal accepts online orders for Daggett County birth certificates through the SILVER system.

The Vital Records Online guide for Utah confirms that Daggett County residents must get birth certificates through the state office in Salt Lake City.

All birth certificate types are available. The state vital records office handles standard copies, delayed birth certificates, and amendments for Daggett County.

Daggett County was created in 1918 from parts of Summit and Uintah counties. It was the last change to Utah's county boundaries. The county has never had its own health department for vital records due to its small population. Residents can visit the state office in person or use online and mail options for Daggett County birth records. Some nearby county health departments may assist, though the state office is the official source for all Daggett County birth certificate requests.

Ordering Daggett County Birth Certificates

Online is the best option for most Daggett County residents ordering birth certificates. The SILVER system at the state vital records website lets you create an account, fill out the birth certificate form, and pay by credit card. Delivery takes 3 to 4 weeks. This avoids the long drive from Manila to Salt Lake City.

Mail requests for Daggett County birth records go to P.O. Box 141012, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012. Include a completed application form, an enlarged photocopy of both sides of your photo ID, and a check or money order payable to Vital Records. Do not send cash. Allow several weeks for processing.

In-person visits work too. Daggett County residents who happen to be in Salt Lake City can walk into the state vital records office at 288 North 1460 West. Bring your application, valid photo ID, proof of relationship, and payment. Same-day birth certificate service is available for most walk-in requests.

Daggett County has no local vital records office. Online ordering through SILVER is the most practical method for birth certificate requests from the Manila area.

Daggett County Birth Records Requirements

ID is required. You need a government-issued photo ID to get a Daggett County birth certificate. Acceptable forms include a driver's license, U.S. passport, military ID card, tribal ID, or permanent resident card. Without a photo ID, two secondary forms work. These include a Social Security card, voter registration card, school ID, or certified marriage license.

Under Utah Code Title 26, Chapter 2, Section 5, a birth certificate must be filed for every live birth in Utah within 10 days. Access is restricted. Only certain people can request a Daggett County birth certificate for a record less than 100 years old. Eligible requestors include the person named on the birth record, a parent, sibling, spouse, child, grandchild, grandparent, or legal representative. Everyone else must show proof of a direct and legitimate interest in the Daggett County birth record.

Records open after 100 years. Utah Code Section 26-2-22 governs this rule. At that point, anyone can get a copy of a Daggett County birth certificate through the Utah State Archives.

Historical Daggett County Birth Records

Daggett County was created in 1918. Early birth records for this area fall under Summit County or Uintah County, since Daggett County was carved from parts of both. Statewide birth registration began in 1905. General compliance was reached by 1917. The state vital records office holds all Utah birth records from 1905 to the present, including births in the area that became Daggett County.

The SSA vital records reference notes that Daggett County has no local vital records office. All birth certificate requests go to the state level.

FamilySearch has digitized Utah birth certificates from 1903 to 1914 with searchable indexes and images. These birth records are from Utah State Archives Series 81443 and may include births from the area that later became Daggett County. The Library of Congress guide to Utah vital records confirms that county-level birth records began in 1898 and state-level records in 1905. Before official vital records, church records and newspaper entries are the best sources for Daggett County birth information.

Pre-1918 birth records for the Daggett County area should be searched under Summit County or Uintah County. Those were the parent counties before Daggett County was created.

Daggett County Birth Certificate Costs

Copies cost $22. A certified copy of a Daggett County birth certificate is $22 for the first copy. Each extra birth certificate ordered at the same time is $10. These rates are set by the state. A $0.75 convenience fee applies to card transactions.

Expedited processing adds $15. This moves your Daggett County birth certificate order to the front of the line at the state vital records office. Delayed birth certificates cost $60, including one certified copy. Birth certificate amendments cost $27 for registration and one corrected copy.

All Daggett County vital records fees are non-refundable.

Amending Daggett County Birth Certificates

Errors on a Daggett County birth certificate can be fixed through the amendment process. Get an Amendment Application from the Office of Vital Records and Statistics. Under Utah Code Section 26B-8-101, most birth certificate amendments need an affidavit signed by two witnesses. Signatures must be notarized. Submit the form and fee to the state vital records office in Salt Lake City.

Major changes require a court order. Legal name changes on a Daggett County birth certificate involve filing a petition in the local district court. Attend the hearing. Once granted, provide a certified copy of the order to the vital records office. Utah Code Section 26B-8-111 covers this process. Gender marker changes on a Daggett County birth certificate have a separate procedure with an extra $40 fee to seal the old marker. Birth certificates can be replaced within 90 days if errors are found.